A View of the Harbour by Elizabeth Taylor

A View of the Harbour

Elizabeth Taylor with Sarah Waters (Contributor)

313 pages first pub 1947 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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In the faded coastal village of Newby, everyone looks out for – and in on – each other, and beneath the deceptively sleepy exterior, passions run high. Beautiful divorcee Tory is secretly involved with her neighbour, Robert, while his wife Beth...

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Community Reviews Summary of 180 reviews

Moods

reflective 77%
funny 55%
emotional 50%
sad 50%
lighthearted 16%
tense 11%
dark 5%
hopeful 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 47%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 93% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 37% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 37% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.79

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